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Mazda CX-90 vs. Toyota Grand Highlander

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$39,300
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$42,260
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2026 Mazda CX-902026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Starting MSRP
$39,300
$42,260
Towing Capacity
3,500 lbs
5,000 lbs
Cargo Capacity
N/A
N/A
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
MPG
23 City / 28 Hwy
21 City / 28 Hwy
Horsepower
280 hp
265 hp
Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
8
8
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2026 Mazda CX-902026 Toyota Grand Highlander
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
332 @ 2000
310 @ 1700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
280 @ 5000
265 @ 6000
Displacement
3.3 L/200
2.4 L/146
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Transmission Options
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
23 City / 28 Hwy
21 City / 28 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2026 Mazda CX-902026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Compact in
Rear Wheel Size
19 X 8.5 in
18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
19 X 8.5 in
18 X 8 in
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Rear Tire Size
P265/55HR19
P255/65VR18
Front Tire Size
P265/55HR19
P255/65VR18

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2026 Mazda CX-902026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2026 Mazda CX-902026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
41 ft
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2026 Mazda CX-902026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Front Head Room
40 in
42 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
60 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
57 in
Second Head Room
39 in
40 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
40 in
Second Shoulder Room
58 in
59 in
Second Hip Room
56 in
57 in
Third Head Room
37 in
37 in
Third Leg Room
30 in
34 in
Third Shoulder Room
53 in
58 in
Third Hip Room
44 in
46 in
Wheelbase
123 in
116 in
Length, Overall
202 in
201 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
78 in
78 in
Height, Overall
68 in
70 in
Track Width, Front
67 in
68 in
Track Width, Rear
67 in
68 in
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
96 in
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
53 in
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
50 in
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
44 in
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
30 in
N/A
Liftover Height
31 in
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
74 ft³
98 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
40 ft³
58 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
15 ft³
21 ft³
Passenger Capacity
8
8
Passenger Volume
142 ft³
153 ft³

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2026 Mazda CX-902026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
18 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,735 lbs
4,290 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
3,500 lbs
5,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
5,000 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2026 Mazda CX-902026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2026 Mazda CX-902026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2026 Mazda CX-902026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2026 Mazda CX-902026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
13 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2026 Mazda CX-90 or the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?

The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander is more reliable than the 2026 Mazda CX-90 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Grand Highlander versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2026 CX-90.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Mazda CX-90 or the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?

The 2026 Mazda CX-90 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander with 25 MPG combined versus 24 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Mazda CX-90 or the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?

The 2026 Mazda CX-90 is cheaper than the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander with a $39,300 starting MSRP versus a $42,260 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Mazda CX-90 or the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?

The 2026 Mazda CX-90 and the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.

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